The 15 Best Global Music Albums of 2011
The best global music albums of 2011 prove there’s energy surging everywhere around music, this human-made fight to find an approximation of the inexpressible.
David Maine
‘Accused Series 1 and 2’ Is a Good Procedural, Episodically
Fans of quality British television could do much worse than Accused, but only certain episodes, such as the one featuring Sean Bean's stunning role as a transvestite, stand out.
‘In the Light of What We Know’ Suffers From Sahib Syndrome
While living in Pakistan I often noted how a certain class of subcontinental man was prone to what I called “sahib syndrome” – the need to pontificate, at length.
‘Ilo Ilo’ Is Too Understated for Its Own Good
The debut feature from director Anthony Chen features strong performances, but its understated quality makes the film struggle to make a lasting impression.
‘The World Atlas of Street Photography’ Is a Commanding Overview
Readers familiar with these artists will be happy with this representative selection, while newcomers such as myself will find much to pore over, much to enjoy and much to provoke thought.
The Waters Aren’t Choppy Enough in ‘Killer Fish’
There's hardly enough killer fish action in Killer Fish to keep the film afloat.
Verhoeven Had a Lot to Learn After ‘Flesh + Blood’
Flesh + Blood has at least this to its credit: it's not as bad as Howard the Duck.
In ‘Juggernaut’ a Ship Is in Peril, But Do You Care?
As much as Richard Lester throws the audience into the action, we have no reason to care about the fate of any of the passengers of the SS Britannic.
He Is Legend: Heavy Fruit
Forgettable album of wannabe hard rock.
Where Are AC/DC’s the Youngs in ‘The Youngs’?
I loved AC/DC as much as the next lunkheaded longhaired headbanger. But I don't know them any better than Jesse Fink does.
‘Queen Margot’ Is a History That Only Goes Downhill
Patrice Chéreau's multiple César winning film receives a lavish 20th anniversary edition from Cohen.